Dr. Pickart's BIO
Michael Pickart came to UW-Stout as an assistant professor of biology in 2005. Since that time, he has excelled at providing real-world research experiences for students. His organization of the Life Sciences Learning Community for UW-Stout’s Applied Science Program has greatly expanded the opportunities for students to collaborate with academic, government, and commercial partners.
Pickart also directs UW-Stout Discovery Center’s Genomics Technology Access Center (GTAC) for the study of genes and other DNA components of genomes. Specialized GTAC resources including zebrafish and human artificial tissue and stem cell models are available for study that facilitate a broad range of research to understand how variations in DNA sequences can be leveraged to advance drug discovery, tissue engineering, and individualized medicine. Through highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research and educational initiatives, GTAC provides exciting experiences for UW-Stout students in important emerging biotechnological fields.
“At UW-Stout we provide rich classroom experiences integrated with real-world problems that really allow students to explore their vocational goals and improve their ability to understand the impact of biology in their lives. As a collaborator in the Portals of Discovery Project (with UW-Manitowoc) and Workforce Education and Biotechnical Support Network (with Chippewa Valley Technical College and UW-River Falls), I’m helping to extend these opportunities to high school and technical students as well. I am delighted to be a part of such rewarding and valuable experiences. ” Michael Pickart